We often think we want the truth, but when Jesus proclaimed the Gospel, it was more than people expected. The reign of God that Jesus spoke of was based on a kind of justice and reconciliation that could be intimidating. It threatened the isolated cocoons people created for themselves and shattered their self-centered approach to the world.
To those who understood Jesus, His teachings were not comforting or joyful. They saw Him as a dangerous firebrand, an idealistic radical with no grasp of reality or the world's complexities.
The Gospel of Jesus is not one of comfort, at least not to those who are comfortable. It is not a Gospel of peace for those at war with themselves or those around them, nor a Gospel of love for those concerned only with themselves.
Jesus taught us to love our enemies, pray for them, invite people experiencing poverty to our table, forgive seventy times seven, seek the lowest place, take up our cross, and follow Him. These radical teachings undermine comfortable and complacent lifestyles and threaten what the world often holds dear.
Let us have the courage to look deep within our hearts and souls, understand Jesus's Gospel message, and turn to Him for the support, help, and guidance we need to follow in His ways.
Homily for the Memorial of St. Catherine of Siena
Homily for the 5th Sunday of Easter
Homily for Saturday of the 4th Week of Easter
Homily for Friday of the 4th Week of Easter
Homily for the Feast of St. Mark, Evangelist
Homily for Wednesday of the 4th Week of Easter
Homily for Tuesday of the 4th Week of Easter
Homily for Monday of the 4th Week of Easter
Homily for the 4th Sunday of Easter
Homily for Saturday of the 3rd Week of Easter
Homily for Friday of the 3rd Week of Easter
Homily for Thursday of the 3rd Week of Easter
Homily for Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Easter
Homily for Tuesday of the 3rd Week of Easter
Homily for Monday of the 3rd Week of Easter
Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Easter
Homily for Saturday of the 2nd Week of Easter
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Homily for the Memorial of St. Stanislaus
Homily for Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Easter
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